Grad Trainees

US Grad Trainees 2026

Location: Daily Mail Headquarters, New York

Salary: $55,000

About Us

The Daily Mail is one of the world’s largest and most influential news publishers, reaching over a billion people globally each month. Known for agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, sharp commentary, and in-depth reporting, we cover everything from showbiz and royals to politics, health, sport, and more.

We reach more than 150 million followers across social platforms and generate over 6 billion video views each month across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. With hundreds of journalists worldwide, we operate at the forefront of modern, multimedia journalism.

Person Specification

We are looking for ambitious, driven individuals who want to break stories, set agendas, and make an impact.

We don’t care where you went to school or college. We care about your instinct for stories, your ability to think independently, and your determination to succeed. You should be passionate about telling stories people actually want to read and watch and be motivated to hold power to account.

You should also be comfortable working across formats — writing, video, social, and emerging platforms — and thinking about how journalism reaches audiences today.

This is a two-year program where you will be trained across multiple desks, including News, Politics, Video, Social, Features, and specialist teams such as Health, Money, and Science.

You’ll learn fast, contribute from day one, and help shape how we tell stories to a global audience.

You’ll be working alongside some of the best journalists in the industry, on a competitive salary, and with a clear path into a permanent editorial role.

To apply, email [email protected] by Friday, April 17th explaining why you would be a strong fit, and include examples of your work or your ability through original ideas, writing, or

other content you’ve produced.